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Law enables Hawai'i to join climate change accord
An indigenous Hawaiian senator has welcomed a bill drafted earlier this year to enable Hawai'i to sign up to the Paris climate change accord has now become law.
Hawaiians urged to speak out against new health plan
People in Hawaii are being urged to continue voicing their opposition to a new health plan that some claim will strip people of their health care insurance and medic aid benefits.
Hawaii leaders sign bills in support of Paris agreement
The Governor of Hawai'i, David Ige and the state's county mayors and representatives have signed two bills and a mayors' agreement to support the commitments and goals of the Paris climate accord.
American Samoa urged to take Hawaii's lead on economic growth
An economist from the United States Department of Interior says American Samoa should look at what Hawaii does if it's to maintain fiscal stability.
East West Centre mulls survival post Trump cuts
The East West Centre based in Hawai'i may look to getting extra funding from countries in Asia after proposed budget cuts under the Trump administration. Audio
East-West Centre mulls survival post Trump cuts
The independent East-West Centre based in Hawaii may look to get extra funding from countries in Asia after proposed budget cuts under the Trump administration.
Public school teachers in Hawaii get hefty pay increase
Public school teachers in Hawaii last week voted in favour of a contract that will give them a significant pay hike.
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Hawaii teachers back $US100m contract package
Teachers in Hawaii have voted to support ratifying a new contract that will boost pay and improve teaching practices.
Hawaii public school teachers close to securing pay rise
Public school teachers in Hawaii are close to ratifying a significant pay hike for the next four years.
Adele delights fans at sold-out Auckland show
The first of Adele's much anticipated three sold-out shows in Auckland attracted fans from as far away as Hawaii. Reviewer Marty Duda says she put on a crowd-pleasing master class. Audio
US judges rebuff Trump's revised travel ban
Two judges block Donald Trump's latest travel ban and the US Ambassador to the United Nations says an television interview "We cannot trust Russia. We should never trust Russia". That's in contrast to… Audio
Judge stops Trump's revised travel ban
US President Donald Trump's new, revised travel ban has been stopped in the same vein as his original, just hours before it was due to come into effect. Audio
Hawaii takes stand against Trump's revised travel order
Hawaii has become the first US state to file a suit against President Donald Trump's revised travel order.
Opponents of plan for giant telescope in Hawaii vow to fight on
An opponent of plans to build a giant telescope on a Hawaiian mountain says they will continue to fight it even if a permit is granted.
Hōkūle'a spreads conservation message in Rapa Nui
A traditional Hawaiian canoe, travelling the world promoting marine conservation, has arrived in Rapa Nui after a more than 16 day journey from the Galapagos Islands. Audio
Facebook CEO drops legal bid to acquire Hawaiian land
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has dropped attempts to acquire small parcels of land called kuleana for his estate after criticism from locals.
Hawaiian Hōkūle'a returns to Pacific waters
The Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hōkūle'a is back in Pacific waters for the first time in nearly two years.
Tonga submits extradition request for US murder suspect
Tonga has officially submitted a request to the US to extradite Dean Jay Fletcher, the US citizen wanted for the murder in Tonga.
Hawaii gets snow and winter weather warning
Parts of the US state of Hawaii have received a winter weather warning, with almost a metre of snow over the past few days.
Hawaiian ukulele players focus on fun
Hawaiian ukulele players Honoka and Azita posted a video on YouTube 'just for fun' but now have over 57,000 subscribers. Audio
